Send a Thank You Note

Mahalo       Merci      Thank You      Gracias     Salamat Po 

If someone gave you a gift or did something nice for you lately, send them a thank-you note.  Doesn't matter if it is by e-mail, snail mail or hand delivery.  People like to know that you appreciated their efforts.

Say Merry Christmas!

 Merry Christmas from Just 1 Little Thing to all of our readers.

However you celebrate it and for whatever reason, enjoy this special holiday and wish everyone you see a Merry Christmas day.  It makes you and the person you meet a little warmer inside.

Shovel a Sidewalk

If you live in a area with snow offer to shovel a sidewalk for someone that is not able to do it for themselves.  It is good exercise for you and could be a lifesaver for someone else.

Give a Memory

 Make a Christmas Tree ornament for a friend.

It doesn't have to be fancy, it just has to be made with love.  Each year when they put that ornament on the  tree they wil think of you.

An example of how Just 1 Little Thing can affect people...

This is an actual Facebook post:

I just have to do this...

THANK YOU to the stranger who walked by our house on the market and noticed a gas smell and actually called CS Utilities for us!

There are wonderful people in this world!!!


Making a phone call is a little thing, but this phone call may have saved lives!

Give a Friend a Candy Cane

It's a tasy little symbol of the season.  Guaranteed it will produce a smile.

Dress for the Season

Wear a Christmas vest, sweater or pin. Silly is okay. It's the Christmas season! Seeing other people in Christmas attire reminds folks the season is here and might make them smile a little bit more during the day.

Remember

December 7, 1942

If you know a veteran of WW II let them know you appreciate the huge sacrifices made by them and their friends.

Give Thanks

Happy Thanksgiving from our house to yours!

Even though this is an American holiday, the concept of giving thanks for all we have can be practiced every day all around the world.To Learn more aout the American Thanksgiving holiday go to

http://www.thanksgiving-day.org/origin-thanksgiving-day.html

Participate in David's 2nd Annual Pay It Forward Day

Participate in Pay It Forward Day on December 1st. 

Do Just 1 Little Thing  every day.

Take a Friend Grocery Shopping

If you have a friend that has mobility  problems take them shopping and help them put away their groceries.  When we are healthy we don't realize what a huge chore this is for people with joint or breathing problems.

Give Just 1 Little Thing for Christmas

We have opened a Cafe Press Shop where you can purchase items with the Just 1 Little Thing  logo on them.  Remind people that doing Just 1 Little Thing every day is a way to improve their lives.

Click on the Merchandise Tab for more information.

Tell a veteran Thank You. Nov. 11th is Vetran's Day in the United States.

Thank a veteran for their service to your country,

If you are a veteran Just 1 Little Thing salutes you!

Plant a Tree

Trees are beautiful to look at, give shade on a sunny day, shelter on a rainy day and a backrest when you want to sit down.  Planting and nurturing a tree now will give joy to generations.

Arbor Day is Celebrated at different times of the year around the world.  In Hawaii, where this post originates, it is celebrated on the first Friday of November. To find out when Arbor day is celebrated in your area check out
http://www.arborday.org/arborday/arborDayDatesInternational.cfm 

VOTE and take a friend or neighbor with you to the polls.

If you live in the United States Tuesday, November 2 is Election Day.  Please cast your vote for the candidates that most closely represent your values.  It is a right AND a responsibility.

Be Afraid...

...or at least pretend to be afraid when the little goblins come calling at your door trick-or-treating. 

Kids like to get a reaction to the costume they picked out.

Take a dog for a walk

Many dog shelters need volunteers to give their dogs a daily walk.  Some elderly or handicapped folks are not able to walk their dogs.  Check with your local ASPCA or Humane Society to see where your services could be put to use.  The Dog owners will be grateful, the dogs will be happy and as an added benefit it is a healthy activity for you!

Write a letter to your Grandparents

If you have grandparents, write them a letter. Copy and paste pictures into the words and make an illustrated letter - they will love it!!

Thanks to Jan Shields for this great suggestion.

Give a balloon to a friend.

Nothing brings back the glee of childhood like a balloon.

Make your friend feel like a kid…

Laugh at a joke (even if it is not particularly funny)

Sometimes you should laugh to make the teller feel good even if you don't get the humor.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month

Remind someone you love that self exams and mammograms save lives.  For more information click here to got to the Breast Cancer Awareness Month website.

Take part in a charity walk

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When you walk for charity you are making lots of people happy AND you are making yourself healthier.

Send a photo to a friend.

If you find a photo you think a friend might enjoy, send it off to him or her. Whether the photo os of family, house renovations or pretty flowers from your yard your photos will say "I was thinking of you when I saw this".

Organize a Spring Cleaning Project

Pick up litter in a local park. 

Make it a nicer place for everyone to go and you will find that more people will use the park.

Let someone in.

When traffic is awful and you are in a hurry, slow down and let one person pull in front of you. It may slow your trip by 30 seconds, but you’ll feel better for helping to brighten someone else’s day.

Listen to a story (even if you have heard it before).

Sometimes you need to grit your teeth and listen to a story you’ve heard before (even MANY times). Act as though it is the first time you have heard it. It is a kindness the storyteller will never know about, but usually one you won’t regret.

Listen

Sometimes people aren’t looking for advise or sympathy. They just need an ear to hear what they have to say.